A Radiation Therapist is a medical professional who works with oncology teams and provides individualised treatment plans to shrink or remove cancers and tumors in their patients. They utilise medical imaging equipment, monitor treatment progress, and offer support to patients and their families.
There are multiple entry routes to the Radiation Therapy profession:
- Undergraduate BSc in Radiation Therapy, Honours Degree
- NFQ Level 8 course in Sciences or a Health Sciences related discipline plus MSc Radiation Therapy university degree
CORU, the regulatory body will provide you information on approved qualifications. Additional information on the profession can be found on the Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy website or by visiting the Careers Portal
If you have qualified outside of Ireland, you will find further information here